French Provincial Paintings
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
Parisian Street Scene ‘Place Du Tertre in Montmartre’ Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
An original unframed impressionist oil on canvas signed Cordet, circa 1960. The traditional European street scene depicts Place Du Tertre in Montmartre, Paris. Figures in colorful co...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Pair Framed Watercolor Landscape Paintings, Provence, France, 1920's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Framed Watercolor Landscape Paintings, Provence, France, 1926. Charming 'plein air' paintings of the Provencal landscape. Original fra...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Paper
Impressions of Giverny Monet's World Charles Weckler Hardcover Book
By Claude Monet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Impressions of Giverny Monet's World Charles Weckler hardcover book
A short text describes impressionist Claude Monet's house and gardens at Giverny, a village 40 miles northwest of...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
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Paper
18th Century French Oil Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French painting depicting a romantic couple in a pastoral setting. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Original gilded wood frame. Small repair to canvas in the upper left c...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
French Provincial Painting of a Cow on Wooden Panel, Rustic Chalet Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Provincial Painting of a Cow on Wooden Panel, Rustic Chalet Decor
Description:
This charming French Provincial painting depicts a beautifully detailed cow on a light brown wooden panel, surrounded by a delicate floral border. Its rectangular wooden support and rustic floral embellishments give it an authentic, countryside charm, making it an ideal decorative piece for mountain chalets or rustic-inspired interiors.
Key features include:
Traditional Subject and Style: The painting showcases a realistically rendered cow in earthy brown tones, capturing the tranquil beauty of rural life. Its simple yet elegant composition is a nod to traditional French Provincial art.
Wooden Panel Support: Painted on a light brown wooden panel, the natural wood grain adds warmth and authenticity, enhancing the rustic appeal of the piece.
Floral Decoration: Surrounding the main image is a delicate floral border, hand-painted with small, charming flowers, further emphasizing its French countryside style.
Rustic Charm: The vintage-inspired design and pastoral subject make this painting perfect for mountain chalets, country homes, or rustic interiors, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Versatile Display: Its small size allows for versatile display options, whether hung as a single focal point or as part of a curated gallery wall.
Cultural Appeal: The French Provincial style evokes the timeless elegance of rural France, making it a delightful addition to both traditional and eclectic decor settings.
This French Provincial cow painting is more than just rustic decor—it is an artistic tribute to pastoral life, bringing warmth, charm, and a touch of the French countryside to any space. Perfect for those who appreciate vintage-inspired art or wish to create a cozy, chalet-style ambiance.
Keywords: French Provincial cow painting, rustic wooden panel art, vintage farm animal painting, chalet decor, country-style wall art, French countryside painting...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice antique hand-painted miniature portrait on porcelain of Princess Louise of England, circa 1900s. The piece is mostly likely a "Grand Tour" ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Brass
Pair of Collectable Antique Persian Hand Painted Oriental Scenes on Silk Framed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1880-1900 Persian hand painted silk wall hangings depicting oriental scenes.
A very...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Paintings
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Silk, Paint
Mid Century French Landscape Oil Painting, Signed A. Volier
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Oil on canvas painting of a Mid-Century French landscape scene, signed, circa 1950's-1960's. A very lifelike rendering of a French village. This 20th Century oil painting features a...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Wood
Early 19th Century French Trumeau Painting
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 19th Century French Trumeau Painting
Gorgeous painting purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Message us with any questions.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
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Paint
French 20th Century Large Landscape Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderfully large and vibrant landscape painting from France. Signed in the bottom right corner by the artist. Protected behind antique rolled glass...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting on Board, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in a French market, a peaceful French painting on board depicting a landscape featuring a rooftop scene with houses and a building with flags in the background. Certainly, a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Ensor Signed European Street Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in Bradenton, FL
A framed oil on canvas by 20th Century artist Ensor. The scene depicts a broad European street scene, signed in the lower right corner. Set in a beveled wooden frame with a framed ca...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Pair of French Floral Oil Paintings on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming set of 2 oil paintings, as found in Paris. This pair features a bouquet of soft colors of gray, greens, blues, red and pinks. Both art pieces feature paint that has bee...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Signed Oil on Canvas by French Artist Jean Hubert Gautier
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Oil on Canvas by Jean Hubert Gautier (1872-1930). Nice heavy impasto technique of a classic french riverscape. The composition includes heavy clouds with a basilica in the bac...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
FRAMED Still Life Oil Painting ARTWORK Wall Hanging
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage framed Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit with Pitcher. Framed in a lovely wooden frame. Ready to hang with wire along the back.
French, circa 1920.
Size of frame: 16 x 18 i...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting, "In the Sheepfold", Signed Lecler
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed by the artist in the lower left corner (“Lecler”), this oil on canvas painting is entitled In the Sheepfold. A typical day in the life of a farmer dressed in blue with a gold hat, the agriculteur can be seen tending to a hay feeder. Behind the man is a flock of 15 sheep, mostly depicted with tan wool and white faces and ears, with the exception of a small all-white lamb. Some of the livestock is grazing from the feeders, while four of them (including the lamb) are gathered near a large water trough. A pair of chickens can be spotted amongst the herd, including a brown rooster...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
French Oil Painting on Canvas Still Life with Vegetables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Still Life Framed Oil Painting on Canvas with Variety of Vegetables, France. 20th Century Still Life painting featuring an abundance of vegetables on a table draped casually with a w...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French Oil on Canvas with Flower Pot in Paris, Signed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Found in Paris, charming signed oil painting on canvas featuring a flower pot of fresh pink flowers on a table draped with fabric. We see this art piece standing alone unframed on an...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Wood
French 19th Century Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French 19th Century landscape painting. Old wood original stretchers . Nice old gilt frame too.
Sight dimensions: 15....
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Beautiful 19th Century French School "Allegory"
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century French School "Allegory".
Oil on canvas.
Size 136 x 98 cm.
good condition
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
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Paint
Ira Yeager 18th Century French Gentlemen with Farm Animals
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large whimsical oil on canvas painting depicting an 18th century French provincial gentleman farmer with chickens and a pig. Late 20th century painting by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2...
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20th Century American French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
French Still Life with Vegetables, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas with Variety of Vegetables, France
A very lifelike rendering of a European countryside kitchen or workstation. This 20th Century still life paintin...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French signet Oil Painting-Artist C. Fondanéche-Autumn Landscape Scene-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage large Oil Painting on Canvas- Autumn Landscape Scene-original signet C.Fondanéche-60s
Wonderful play of Autumn Colors - very detailed painted
Good vintage condition - ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Pair of Ira Yeager Paintings 18th Century Couple
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of late 20th century paintings by Ira Yeager (1938-2022). "Unseigneur Francois" and "La Duchesse de Modena" oil on canvas paintings measurin...
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20th Century American French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th-Century French Watercolor of a Bird, Signed, in a Wood Frame
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-Century French Watercolor of a Bird, Signed, in a Bamboo Frame
This elegant early 20th-century French watercolor features a beautifully detailed bird perched on a branch ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Pastel Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pastel portrait representing a young woman. Wonderful weathered wooden frame and its old glass,
France, 18th century. Weathered, small losses.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This painting is an oil on canvas. It represents small boats near a nice bridge on a river in a French town. This painting is signed. This is a work, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1950s French "Winter" Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French "Winter" landscape painting. Beautiful French traditional style frame.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
French Vintage Framed Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Oil on board, matted and framed in gilt gold. Depicts a serene thatched roof cottage, signed by artist. Circa 1920, in good condition. Make sure to view the detailed images for a clo...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Gold
French Vintage Still Life Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A great still life painting from France depicting Classic kitchen elements. The canvas is framed simply in wood trim. Signed by the artist M. Robert in the bottom left corner. Fixed ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Framed Landscape Painting on Stretched Canvas by G. Paël
Located in COLMAR, FR
A very decorative, vintage, landscape painting sourced in France. This oil painting on stretched canvas is signed by artist, G. Paël, in the lower right corner (see photo). The artwo...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Marc Mongin Gold Leaf Framed Oil on Linen French Landscape Painting, Dated 1919
By Marc Mongin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, an oil on linen landscape painting, mounted in a wide, gold-leafed wood frame, signed and dated 1919.
Painted by the French artist Marc Mongin, the scene is typic...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
Trompe-l'oeil Style Still Life Oil Painting
By Jacques Lamy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Trompe-l'oeil style still life oil painting on burlap with a pleasing monotone palette and a classical mediterranean composition. Featuring a contrived weathered background and gold ...
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20th Century American French Provincial Paintings
French Large Camaïeu Bleu Grisaille Painting
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French large Camaïeu Bleu Grisaille painting. The colour is treated in a monochromatic way.
Tableau Grisaille painting in shades of Camaïeu blue evoking ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
French Still Life with Bowl, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Still life oil painting on canvas with very lifelike table scene of a European countryside kitchen or workstation. This 20th Century still life painting features a tian bowl filled w...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique French Oil Portrait Painting on Wood of Catholic Pope Paul VI France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique portrait painting of Pope Paul VI on wood. This beautiful piece depicts a small portrait of Pope Paul VI. This painting is one wood and unframed. Pop...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Town and Harbor Oil Painting on Board with Sailboat, Signed E Perremous
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Found in a Paris market, this oil painting on board features houses with two sailboats that are painted the the French Tricolour. The two boats are leaning on the embankment due to l...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Portraits
By E. Bourgeois
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French portraits depicting a bourgeois husband and wife. Signed E. Bourgeois. From the town of Autun in Burgundy. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Large Portrait Of French Bordeaux Gentleman
Located in Seaford, GB
Antique French Gentleman Portrait – 19th/20th Century Oil Painting – Fine Art for Collectors
This is a stunning antique portrait of a distinguished French gentleman, an exquisite 3/...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
J Suchet, Seaside Landscape At Night, Marseille, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful framed oil on panel depicting fishing boats in the moonlight.
This painting is signed J Suchet
Joseph Suchet is a painter fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Paint
20th C. American, Stanley Sobossek, Impressionist Oil on Canvas - Window View
By Stanley Sobossek
Located in Morristown, NJ
Stanley Sobossek (American, 1918-1996), View through a Window, oil on canvas, signed lower left.
This artwork by American artist Stanley Sobossek depicts an impressionistic view of ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 20thC Hand Painted Enamel on Copper Limoges France by Artist E. Carmona
By Etel Carmona
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple & elegant hand painted enamel on copper of a French cottage by a pond with dock. Petite in size, work of art is 3.5 x 5. Totality is 10.5 x 9.5 framed. In excellent antique co...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Copper
French Vintage Still Life Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A great still life painting from France depicting classic kitchen elements. The canvas is framed simply in painted wood trimSigned by the artist M. Robert in the bottom left corner. ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Signed French Framed Artwork Resting Nude Woman Hand Carved Bleached Oak Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Signed French framed artwork resting nude woman hand carved bleached oak frame.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oak
Sylvain Vigny Original French Post Impressionist Landscape Painting Oil on Board
Located in Miami, FL
Original oil on board (isorel) painting by listed French artist Sylvain Vigny from Nice. This painting is bursting with wonderful rich colors that will brighten any space.
Signed on...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
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Paint
Guy Pène du Bois (American, 1884-1958) "La Chapelle Des Pecheurs" WPA Modernism
Located in Atlanta, GA
This captivating oil on board painting, titled "La Chapelle Des Pêcheurs" (The Fishermen's Chapel), exemplifies Guy Pène du Bois's distinctive style, blending modernism with a deep s...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of French Watercolor Genre Paintings, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming pair of French genre paintings depicting a seascape with fishermen and a river scene with ancient bridge, executed in watercolor on paper, framed under glass, circa 1790
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Paper
18th Century Pastel, Portrait of a Young Boy
Located in Vista, CA
18th century pastel, Portrait of a Young boy with 18th century gilt wood frame.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
Peinture à l'huile Gamins de Paris ou "Poulbot" de Michel THOMAS Française 1970
By M. Požár
Located in London, England
Les « p'tits poulbots », créés par Francisque Poulbot au début du XXe siècle, sont des illustrations empreintes de tendresse et d'humour qui dépeignent la vie des enfants pauvres de ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
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Paint
Impressionist Oil Painting by Listed Artist Frank Myers Boggs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Frank Myers Boggs is a well known Impressionist painter who is currently exhibited in many museums, such at the Metroploitan Museum of Art in New York. This is a wonderful example of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
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Canvas
18th Century French Provincial Watercolor
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century French Provincial Watercolor. Depicting a Lady and Gentleman riding horses in the original gilt frame, circa 1790.
Pencil and watercolor on toned paper.
Sight Size: 8"...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paper
French Signed Large Gilt Framed Antique Oil On Board, The Wheat Harvest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed indistinctly lower left. A fine large painting of the busy wheat harvest with workers loading a horse-drawn overladen cart with wheat sheaves as another already loaded cart is...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century French Village Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Framed Village Landscape with Houses, 1920's France. A beautiful Parisian painting on canvas depicting a peaceful village landscape with a row of houses on a street featuring a scene...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
French Paintings Collectible Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Painting Hardcover collectible art book by Charles Stuckey– January 1, 1997
by Charles Stuckey (Author)
Hardcover · 320 page
Stuckey examines...
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20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
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Paper
Peinture à l'huile Michel Thomas "Poulbot" gamins de Paris Francais 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Les premiers « P'tits Poulbots » ont vu le jour sous le crayon de Francisque Poulbot, un dessinateur, au XX siècle en France, qui immortalisa en son temps avec humour les garçonnets ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Paintings
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Paint
Antique French Provincial Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique French provincial oil Painting.
Scene of the country side with 2 small houses near a river in a forest.
South of France, Province.
Oil...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Peinture à l'huile de Michel Thomas Gamins de Paris ou "Poulbot" France 1960/70
By M. Požár
Located in London, England
Les « p'tits poulbots », créés par Francisque Poulbot au début du XXe siècle, capturent avec humour la vie des enfants pauvres de Montmartre. Ces illustrations emblématiques ont évol...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
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Paint
The Great Book of Post-Impressionism Diane Kelder Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Great Book of Post-Impressionism by Diane Kelder,
In this splendid sequel to The Great Book of French Impressionism, Diane K...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
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Paper
French Provincial paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paintings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, canvas and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial paintings made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original paintings, popular names associated with this style include Ira Yeager, Raymond Allegre, Dany Lartique, and E. Bourgeois. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for paintings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $1,999.